CLASSIFICATION HAZARDOUS WASTE

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Study of the current statutes, guides and regulations for the characterization, classification and management of hazardous waste. The significance of the responsibility of ''candle to grave'' regulation will be explained. The role of science will be emphasized, describing physical and chemical properties of hazardous waste, as the analytical methods to be applied when doing an environmental analysis. Also, the evaluation for site remediation will be covered. ENSC 790-1 SPECIAL TOPICS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES 3 CREDITS The course will cover special topics in Environmental Science that may become relevant from time to time. The format may include traditional classroom study, intensive workshops, and field courses, given by visiting professors or regular faculty. Students will take exams, submit reports and give oral presentations. Content may vary by semester. The specific content of a given semester will be indicated in a subtitle in parenthesis following the title Special Topics in Environmental Science in the course calendar (programming) and student transcripts. ENSC 790-2 SPECIAL TOPICS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES 3 CREDITS The course will cover special topics in Environmental Science that may become relevant from time to time. The format may include traditional classroom study, intensive workshops, and field courses, given by visiting professors or regular faculty. Students will take exams, submit reports and give oral presentations. Content may vary by semester. The specific content of a given semester will be indicated in a subtitle in parenthesis following the title Special Topics in Environmental Science in the course calendar (programming) and student transcripts. ENSC 810-1 RESEARCH THESIS 3 CREDITS A supervised independent scientific research project in environmental science, leading to the completion of the master's thesis requirement. The student will enroll for the number of credits determined by the student's Committee and chair (Research Advisor/ Supervising Professor), but not for less than a cumulative total of 6. No more than 3 credits (cumulative total) may be used for preparation of the master's thesis proposal. No more than 3 credits of ENSC 810 may be taken in a regular semester, no more than 3 in a summer session. Requires permission from the student's Committee and Chair (Research Advisor/ Supervising Professor) and approval of the Coordinator for Graduate Studies Research. ENSC 810-2 RESEARCH THESIS 3 CREDITS A supervised independent scientific research project in environmental science, leading to the completion of the master's thesis requirement. The student will enroll for the number of credits determined by the student's Committee and chair (Research Advisor/ Supervising Professor), but not for less than a cumulative total of 6. No more than 3 credits (cumulative total) may be used for preparation of the master's thesis proposal. No more than 3 credits of ENSC 810 may be taken in a regular semester, no more than 3 in a summer session. Requires permission from the student's Committee and Chair (Research Advisor/ Supervising Professor) and approval of the Coordinator for Graduate Studies Research.